Have you ever wanted a little more background information on an image you’ve seen online? Have you ever found an image and wished you could find others similar to it? Well, Google Images has a feature that allows just that, and it does its job quite well! Their engine allows users to reverse image search, […]
Thunderbolt ports are commonplace on many laptops today. They allow for high-speed connections for data transfer, video display, charging phones, and even the computer itself. However, as useful as Thunderbolt ports are, they also leave one’s computer vulnerable to hackers. Theft and laptops go hand in hand. They are expensive, can hold sensitive information, and […]
When it comes to saving money, it is vital that you have an overview of all your company’s expenses. While this may seem obvious to some, there are many who believe they already have a good idea of their company’s expenses. We cannot stress enough, no matter how much of an idea you believe to […]
Earlier this week, a massive Twitter hack occurred, involving famous individuals and high-profile politicians. These hacked accounts asked for bitcoins and offered to “double the amount” to “give back to the community.” Twitter, while conducting its investigation, has commented on the situation, stating that the hackers had specifically targeted employees who had access to internal […]
“Mass Logger,” a new keylogger on the market, has the potential to become extremely dangerous for businesses and individuals. Keyloggers are a type of malware, usually found within phishing campaigns, that store all information you type into your computer. These malicious programs can lead to many of your passwords becoming compromised. Why is This Key […]
What should not come as much of a surprise to anyone, criminals are using COVID-19 as a jumping point for new scam call campaigns and phishing email attacks. These attacks have become so prevalent that the CDC has released a statement and some helpful tips on how to make sure your sensitive information stays safe. […]
Windows and Linux users are once again the targets of a new string of ransomware: Tycoon. First discovered in 2019, the new strain of ransomware was created to attack educational institutes and software industries. Once inside, Tycoon proceeds to encrypt file servers, demanding a ransom for decryption. What makes this ransomware different from its predecessors […]
When you get a bill in the mail, many of us think little of it and pay the amount due without reading too much into it. However, scammers do not only exist virtually, but they also claim victims in reality. Whenever you are asked to send money or pay something, you must read carefully, and […]
After the death of Iran’s General Qassem Solelmani, the United States may end up dealing with some serious cyber-attacks. Since 1984, the United States has recognized Iran as a nation that supports terrorism and terrorist organizations, which has led to previous conflicts between the two nations. However, after the recent assassination of General Qassem Solelmani, […]
User’s of Facebook have had the contact information exposed after a major data breach occurred. For two weeks, Facebook left the user’s information unsecured on the web, leading to a massive data breach that security researchers believe has affected nearly 267 million Facebook users. Bob Diachenko, along with Comparitech, worked together to uncover the leaked […]